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Bird Watching Trails in British Columbia

Coastal estuaries, migratory flyways, and rich birding sanctuaries across British Columbia.

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Four Lakes Trail trail photo
Easy
Loop
Squamish

Four Lakes Trail

Discover this 6.3-km loop trail near Brackendale, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 38 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, camping, and fishing, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are March through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Sasamat Lake trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Coquitlam

Sasamat Lake

Explore this 3.2-km loop trail near Anmore, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 42 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, fishing, and hiking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are January through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Lost Lake Nature Trail trail photo
Easy
Loop
Whistler

Lost Lake Nature Trail

Explore this 2.9-km loop trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 49 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, hiking, and snowshoeing, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Iona Beach Trail trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Richmond

Iona Beach Trail

Explore this 5.0-km loop trail near Richmond, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 58 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, hiking, and running, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are January through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Capilano Pacific Trail with Detour trail photo
Easy
Point to Point
West Vancouver

Capilano Pacific Trail with Detour

Head out on this 8.7-km point-to-point trail near West Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 12 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, fishing, and hiking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Alice Lake Loop trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Squamish

Alice Lake Loop

Get to know this 1.8-km loop trail near Squamish, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 21 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, mountain biking, and running, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail.

Distance
1.8 km
Elevation
+13m
Time
21 min
🚫 No Dogs No dogs Kid friendly Beach
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Lightning Lake Loop trail photo
Easy
Loop
Manning Park

Lightning Lake Loop

Discover this 8.5-km loop trail near Manning Park, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 0 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, camping, and hiking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Admiralty Point Trail trail photo
Very Easy
Out & Back
Coquitlam

Admiralty Point Trail

Enjoy this 5.5-km out-and-back trail near Belcarra, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 15 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, hiking, and running, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Marjorie's Meadow trail photo
Moderate
Out & Back
West Vancouver

Marjorie's Meadow

Try this 0.3-km out-and-back trail near Lions Bay, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 7 min to complete. This trail is great for birding and walking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome and may be off-leash in some areas.

Vancouver Family-Friendly Walking Tour trail photo
Very Easy
Out & Back
Vancouver

Vancouver Family-Friendly Walking Tour

Try this 9.8-km out-and-back trail near Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 59 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, mountain biking, and road biking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Coal Harbour Via Stanley Park Seawall trail photo
Moderate
Out & Back
Vancouver

Coal Harbour Via Stanley Park Seawall

Check out this 25.4-km out-and-back trail near Granville Island, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 5 h 5 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, road biking, and running, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Coquitlam Crunch Trail trail photo
Easy
Out & Back
Port Moody

Coquitlam Crunch Trail

Experience this 5.8-km out-and-back trail near Port Moody, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 56 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, running, and walking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

East Canyon Trail to Lower Gold Creek Falls Loop trail photo
Easy
Loop
Maple Ridge

East Canyon Trail to Lower Gold Creek Falls Loop

Get to know this 5.8-km loop trail near Maple Ridge, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 36 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, cross-country skiing, and hiking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Acadia and Tower Beaches trail photo
Very Easy
Out & Back
Vancouver

Acadia and Tower Beaches

Get to know this 6.4-km out-and-back trail near Greater Vancouver A, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 33 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, running, and walking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail.

Distance
6.4 km
Elevation
+118m
Time
1 h 33 min
🚫 No Dogs No dogs Kid friendly Beach
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Spanish Trail - Salish Trail - Admiralty Trail trail photo
Easy
Loop
Vancouver

Spanish Trail - Salish Trail - Admiralty Trail

Check out this 5.5-km loop trail near Greater Vancouver A, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 23 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, running, and walking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome and may be off-leash in some areas.

Distance
5.5 km
Elevation
+125m
Time
1 h 23 min
🐶 Dog-Friendly Dog friendly Kid friendly Beach
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Admiralty Trail - East Canyon - West Canyon trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Vancouver

Admiralty Trail - East Canyon - West Canyon

Explore this 3.5-km loop trail near Greater Vancouver A, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 56 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, running, and walking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome and may be off-leash in some areas.

Sword Fern Trail trail photo
Very Easy
Out & Back
Vancouver

Sword Fern Trail

Explore this 5.3-km out-and-back trail near Greater Vancouver A, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 14 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, running, and walking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome and may be off-leash in some areas.

Iona Jetty trail photo
Very Easy
Out & Back
Richmond

Iona Jetty

Try this 8.2-km out-and-back trail near Richmond, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 31 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, road biking, and running, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.